Material Operator

Material Operator Permanent

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees at more than 15 sites worldwide, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

Our vision:
We create innovative precious metals products and services, leading the way to a sustainable future. To achieve this, we have set ourselves ambitious targets.

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform all production activities, including planning, monitoring and coordination of all materials in conjunction with the Shift Leader to best meet the needs of the production schedule for the department.

• Lend every assistance to assure the success of our sales network, by maintaining open and accurate communications with all operators and the Shift Lead Person,
• Record production or process data and maintain logs, as required.
• Observe and record key process indicators such as air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
• Maintain material accountability during preparation and production by utilization of scales or other measuring equipment in compliance with standard procedures.
• Possess the ability to accurately follow sampling protocol for analytical testing
• Organize the materials into drums to be closed, sealed and weighed prior to shipment according to customer and company specifications.
• Chemistry – Develop knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Production and Processing – Develop knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and professional work area and use equipment and materials properly,

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Curious? Apply now! We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 59555 via our online application portal - even if you don't meet all the requirements, but have good reasons why you are still the right fit for this role! Any further questions?